Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $5.30 | 3.675% | $5.4948 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
Purchase #2 | $133.55 | 6.241% | $141.8849 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
Purchase #3 | $68.70 | 4.754% | $71.966 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
Purchase #4 | $54.27 | 10.763% | $60.1111 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
Purchase #5 | $40.87 | 10.211% | $45.0432 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
Purchase #6 | $121.84 | 10.113% | $134.1617 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
Purchase #7 | $185.42 | 12.606% | $208.794 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $609.95 | $667.4557 | $667.44 | $667.45 | $667.50 |